I just recently started reading Eragon in the popular new series by Christopher Paolini. But this is not about that dragon; it’s just that it reminded me of something I wrote a few years ago at a time when we were in midst of other life change and transition. I thought it would be good to read again and share.
[2004] As our life continues to take its twists and turns, I’m reminded of the words I keep enjoying – from voices like John Eldridge and others – who write of the wildness of God and the adventure he has set out for us. Each day is a new glimpse of what the future holds. But with only glimpses, it has been hard to follow along a path full of danger and mystery.
Being back in Virginia has touched me deeply to realize the strong emotional impact this journey has been for us in these past 6 months. In “survival” mode of transition, I think I hadn’t taken time to recognize the impact this journey has had on my heart and spirit. I have just been shaken awake to a fresh reality of the battle that is going on for my heart.
More than ever I have felt the power of things greater than me. I wonder if I have really robed myself in the armor; have I ever REALLY let God be in control? The battle drains my strength and weakens my knees. I wonder if I have been prepared for the true power of the pursuit — ravenous wolves who desire to take hold of the dear blessed place of gifts and salvation that my Hero has brought me. Stealing my promised land from me before I enter it (thank you, Beth Moore).
We are reading through the Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis*, and I was touched deeply by the following excerpt from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The excerpt is about Eustace, who has been dragged against his will into the magical world of Narnia. He is not a “child of imagination,” one who is intrigued by fairy tale and mystery. He also knows little of his own ugly character – selfish and greedy. (more…)
